Journal: Respond to the quote below:
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
1. Vocabulary Review: Ch. 9 definitions
2. Discuss Journal
3. Modernist Perspective: Continue discussion: How has the world changed economically and artistically from the past generation: Identify examples.
4. The Metamorphosis: Read Ch. 1.
Consider:
Is this a physical transformation?
What is odd about Gregor's concerns?
How does his family treat Gregor? Who is most concerned?
How is "uncertainty" generated early on?
What role does the "lawyer" play in this narrative? What might he symbolize?
*Activity: Work with partner; discuss questions above; record insightful responses.
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